Bessent, Jerome Powell and Fed
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Aug. 12 deadline for most U.S. and Chinese tariffs to take effect will likely be extended. "We’ll be working out what is likely an extension," Bessent told Fox Business on Tuesday,
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen supported Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell finishing his term, which is up in May 2026.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve's vital independence on monetary policy is threatened by its "mandate creep" into non-policy areas and he called on the U.S. central bank to conduct an exhaustive review of those operations.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and the potential for higher inflation.
As Trump allies intensify criticism of Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges caution, warning of legal chaos and market turmoil if the Fed chief is removed before his term ends.